Political Thread in memory of David Reid. (R.I.P.)

[The Bedlington Terrier]

I'll bet Mr & Mrs Joe Iraqi are living a life in the lap of luxury eh mon ami?

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Be interesting to see how this one plays out…
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA ON U.S. INVASION OF ITS SOVEREIGN TERRITORY
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, condemns, and denounces before the international community the extremely grave military aggression carried out by the current Government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and population, targeting both civilian and military locations in the city of Caracas, the capital of the Republic, as well as the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira.
This act constitutes a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly Articles 1 and 2, which enshrine respect for sovereignty, the legal equality of States, and the prohibition of the use of force. Such aggression threatens international peace and stability, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, and places the lives of millions of people at serious risk.
The objective of this attack is none other than the seizure of Venezuela’s strategic resources, particularly its oil and mineral wealth, through an attempt to forcibly undermine the Nation’s political independence.
They will not succeed. After more than two hundred years of independence, the people and their legitimate Government remain steadfast in the defense of sovereignty and the inalienable right to determine their own destiny. The attempt to impose a colonial war in order to destroy the republican form of government and force a so-called “regime change,” in alliance with the fascist oligarchy, will fail, just as all previous attempts have failed.
Since 1811, Venezuela has confronted and defeated empires. When foreign powers bombarded our coasts in 1902, President Cipriano Castro proclaimed: “The insolent foot of the foreigner has profaned the sacred soil of the Fatherland.” Today, with the moral strength of Bolivar, Miranda, and our liberators, the Venezuelan people rise once again to defend their independence in the face of imperial aggression.
PEOPLE TO THE STREETS
The Bolivarian Government calls upon all social and political forces of the country to activate mobilization plans and to repudiate this imperialist attack.
The people of Venezuela and their Bolivarian National Armed Force, in perfect popular–military–police unity, are fully deployed to guarantee sovereignty and peace. At the same time, the Bolivarian Diplomacy of Peace will submit the corresponding complaints before the United Nations Security Council, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, CELAC, and the Non-Aligned Movement, demanding the condemnation of and accountability from the Government of the United States.
President Nicolas Maduro has ordered all national defence plans to be placed at full readiness, to be implemented at the appropriate time and under the appropriate circumstances, in strict accordance with the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Organic Law on States of Exception, and the Organic Law on National Security.
Accordingly, President Nicolas Maduro has signed and ordered the implementation of the Decree declaring a State of External Emergency throughout the national territory, in order to protect the rights of the population, ensure the full functioning of republican institutions, and immediately transition to armed struggle. The entire country must be activated to defeat this imperialist aggression.
Likewise, he has ordered the immediate deployment of the Command for the Integral Defence of the Nation and the Integral Defence Leadership Bodies in all states and municipalities of the country.
In strict accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, Venezuela reserves the right to exercise legitimate self-defence in order to protect its people, its territory, and its independence. We call upon the peoples and governments of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world to mobilise in active solidarity in the face of this imperial aggression.
As stated by Supreme Commander Hugo Chavez Fr?as: “In the face of any new circumstance of difficulty, whatever its magnitude, the response of all patriots must be unity, struggle, battle, and victory.”
Caracas, January 3, 2026

[Supersub6]

Just for you BT https://x.com/benonwine/status/2007791596180504759

[sinkov]

Just for you BT https://x.com/benonwine/status/2007791596180504759

A fine example of Free Market Capitalism working at it's best.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Sad to see so many supporters on here of the US abandonment of any pretence that international law, ingrained democratic norms, or even basic respect for national sovereignty constrains the Orange Manbaby's thirst for total American power.

Mexico, Greenland, Colombia and Cuba up next. What's in it for you lot?

[Supersub6]

Sad to see so many supporters on here of the US abandonment of any pretence that international law, ingrained democratic norms, or even basic respect for national sovereignty constrains the Orange Manbaby's thirst for total American power.

Mexico, Greenland, Colombia and Cuba up next. What's in it for you lot?

Peace of mind because I can do bugger all about it, therefore, I don't worry about it. As always, "Que sera, sera"
Money rules and Trump and his backers have plenty and it is only those with more money who will dictate what happens next. I am happy because I have nowt so I just get on with life regardless.
I also appreciate the fact that so many people are worrying about what might or might not happen so that I don't have to. It's a good life if you don't get bogged down with politics, football or anything else.

[sinkov]

Sad to see so many supporters on here of the US abandonment of any pretence that international law, ingrained democratic norms, or even basic respect for national sovereignty constrains the Orange Manbaby's thirst for total American power.

Mexico, Greenland, Colombia and Cuba up next. What's in it for you lot?

Never mind what's next, just look at the recent past, Hamas eviscerated, soon to lose their weapons and their power base in Gaza, Hezbollah no longer a force in the region, currently directionless as they try to re-group, hemmed in by the IDF on one side and the Lebanese Army on the other while their paymasters self-destruct in Iran. The Houthi leadership decimated, their daily rocketship service to Israel seems to have been suspended. Assad currently enjoying the Russian winter, soon to be joined by the Mad Mullahs of Tehran. Murderous narco terrorist Nicolas Maduro taken out by US Special Forces, now languishing in a New York jail as China and Russia lose their access to Venezuelan oil.

What's in it for me ? I just love watching TDS infected Lefties running around like headless chickens as the Donald bestrides their world like a Colossus. Halcyon days mon ami.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Never mind what's next, just look at the recent past, Hamas eviscerated, soon to lose their weapons and their power base in Gaza, Hezbollah no longer a force in the region, currently directionless as they try to re-group, hemmed in by the IDF on one side and the Lebanese Army on the other while their paymasters self-destruct in Iran. The Houthi leadership decimated, their daily rocketship service to Israel seems to have been suspended. Assad currently enjoying the Russian winter, soon to be joined by the Mad Mullahs of Tehran. Murderous narco terrorist Nicolas Maduro taken out by US Special Forces, now languishing in a New York jail as China and Russia lose their access to Venezuelan oil.

What's in it for me ? I just love watching TDS infected Lefties running around like headless chickens as the Donald bestrides their world like a Colossus. Halcyon days mon ami.

He's totally destabilising the globe sinkov. If we are both still here in 5 years, let's review the inevitable $hitstorm he is creating.

Those of you on the wrong side of humanity do not give a $hit about what happens to millions of people affected by this lunatic.

I despair, I really do.

[sinkov]

Sad to see so many supporters on here of the US abandonment of any pretence that international law, ingrained democratic norms, or even basic respect for national sovereignty constrains the Orange Manbaby's thirst for total American power.

What on earth is the above all about ?? FFS, come on mon ami, you're a fully paid up Lefty of many years standing, what's got into you, surely you can come up with something better than these meaningless platitudes. What the feck are 'ingrained democratic norms' ? Pull yourself together man, you can do a lot better than this.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

What on earth is the above all about ?? FFS, come on mon ami, you're a fully paid up Lefty of many years standing, what's got into you, surely you can come up with something better than these meaningless platitudes. What the feck are 'ingrained democratic norms' ? Pull yourself together man, you can do a lot better than this.

Trump is wreaking havoc with global democracy, he attacks democratic institutions, spreads lies, glorifies political and military violence, and places his personal grievances above the rule of law and people on here I thought would know better are amplifying his nonsense. It's sad beyond words.